Second arrest made in Durham-based green energy scam

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The son of a man previously charged in what is described as a green energy scam was arrested in Oshawa Nov. 21, Durham police said. Police allege investors were bilked of more than $1 million.

Durham cops began investigating Saunders Power Incorporated after a nervous investor approached them in January of this year. Police said the Bowmanville-based business offered corkscrew-style wind turbines capable of generating energy that could be sold back to the Ontario Power Authority at a profit.

Company officials produced forged documents and a fake licence to make the business appear legitimate, police allege.

Police said 10 individuals and businesses were defrauded of more than $1 million.

In September police charged Gregory Saunders, 56, of Glenstroke Drive in Scarborough, with fraud over $5,000 and forgery.